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Divide £48 in the ratio 7 : 5

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7 + 5 =12

48 : 12 = 4

7 × 4 = 28 and 5 × 4 =20

Answer: £28 : £20


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Given there are 12 parts in the ratio, we would divide 48 by 12 which equals 4. So, the ratio would be 28:20. 
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